iQ Motion by Tarkett Introduces Circular, Restorable Vinyl Flooring System
Amy Duong — April 20, 2026 — Art & Design
References: professionals.tarkett
iQ Motion by Tarkett is a homogeneous vinyl flooring product developed within the brand’s iQ range and produced in Ronneby, Sweden. The material features a terrazzo-inspired surface composed of dual-sized chips set within a neutral base, available in a palette of 16 tones. It is designed for high-traffic environments including healthcare, education, and public interiors, where durability and consistent surface performance are required.
The flooring is manufactured as a single-layer material, allowing it to be fully recyclable and reprocessed through Tarkett’s ReStart® take-back program. It contains an average of 25.5% recycled content, including post-use flooring, and is designed for closed-loop production. The surface can be restored in place using a dry-buffing method rather than replaced, maintaining performance over time. The system also provides resistance to scratches, stains, and chemical exposure in demanding environments.
Image Credit: iQ Motion
The flooring is manufactured as a single-layer material, allowing it to be fully recyclable and reprocessed through Tarkett’s ReStart® take-back program. It contains an average of 25.5% recycled content, including post-use flooring, and is designed for closed-loop production. The surface can be restored in place using a dry-buffing method rather than replaced, maintaining performance over time. The system also provides resistance to scratches, stains, and chemical exposure in demanding environments.
Image Credit: iQ Motion
Trend Themes
1. Circular Vinyl Supply Chains - Closed-loop manufacturing and take-back programs create opportunities for materials recirculation that reduce raw material dependence and enable new remanufacturing business models.
2. Restorable Flooring Systems - Flooring engineered for in-place restoration through dry-buffing presents the possibility of extending product lifecycles and lowering total lifecycle costs through refurbish-over-replace paradigms.
3. Terrazzo-inspired Resilient Surfaces - Designs combining terrazzo aesthetics with homogeneous, high-performance vinyl open avenues for premium-looking, low-maintenance surfaces that meet strict durability and hygiene standards.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Facilities - Hospitals and clinics benefit from scratch-, stain-, and chemical-resistant flooring that supports infection control and long-term asset management strategies in high-traffic clinical zones.
2. Educational Institutions - Schools and universities require durable, easy-to-maintain flooring that can withstand heavy use while supporting sustainability goals through recycled content and take-back programs.
3. Commercial and Public Interiors - Transit hubs, offices, and municipal buildings demand resilient, visually appealing floor coverings that offer predictable performance and potential cost savings via restoration and recycling services.
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